...Over the last twenty years, I co-directed the writing program at a well-known university in New Jersey. Most of my professional life has been devoted to helping students learn to read and write for purposes that give them a sense of satisfaction and/or confidence. As a former high school and un... (read more)
I am the previous owner of a culture and language center. I have been teaching Spanish at all levels, including medical Spanish, for 10 years. I tutor beginner to intermediate-level French. (read more)
...I also love to read.Drawing, painting, creating and art in general are a passion and a hobby of mine. I am very creative, hands-on and a think 'outside' of the box type of person. My experience in a traditional elementary classroom, allowed me to intertwine art elements into our learning through creative activities, crafts and lessons with a cross-curriculum sort of approach. (read more)
...I have provided IEP goal-based instruction to meet the specific needs of each student and have also implemented standards-based instruction using curriculums such as Reading Mastery and Connecting Math Concepts. To ensure that all students are attaining the material being taught, I have become s... (read more)
...These courses helped me better analyze readings and take the main points and elaborate upon them. I have completed a rigorous Biochemistry coursework at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to obtain my B.S. in Biochemistry with honors. Through this, I was able to gain significant competence in the subject. (read more)